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Improving Seed Potato Leaf Area Index, Stomatal Conductance and Chlorophyll Accumulation Efficiency through Irrigation Water, Nitrogen and Phosphorus Nutrient Management
(Journal of Agricultural Studies, 2016)A study was conducted in a Rainshelter (RTrial) at Horticultural Research and Teaching Farm, Egerton University to determine the effect of integration of irrigation water, nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) application on ... -
Carpet characteristics of eichhornia crassipes [mart.] solms (water hyacinth) in the winam gulf (lake victoria, kenya)
(2017-07-31)The occurrence and spread of the water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes [Mart.] Solms), in the Winam gulf has created numerous attributes to the human population that live around the lake, thereby making its control a ... -
Influence of Parental Involvement On Academic Achievement Of Pupils In Public Primary Schools In Rachuonyo South Sub-County, Kenya
(2019-05)There is increased demand for academic achievement in public primary schools in the world today. Parents of pupils in public primary schools are often faced with unique challenges that hinder them from meeting their ... -
The influence of instructional resources on academic performance in mixed day secondary schools in Kisumu east district, Kenya
(African Journal of Education and Practice, 2018)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to find out how instructional resources influence academic performance in mixed day secondary schools in Kisumu East District. The objective of the study was to examine how the ... -
Influence of Free Primary Education Policy on Pupil Access by Gender in Public Primary Schools in Rongo Sub-County, Kenya
(2015)Kenyan Government, in its efforts to attain gender parity and increased access at primary education level in 2003 implemented the Free Primary Education (FPE) Policy which narrowed gender gap nationally; public primary school ... -
Laboratory Mix Design of Cold Bitumen Emulsion Mixtures Incorporating Reclaimed Asphalt and Virgin Aggregates
(2018-12-10)Bitumen emulsion asphalts, especially those incorporating marginal and secondary aggregates, are energy efficient, environment friendly, and sustainable alternatives to hot-mix asphalts. This study set out to compare ... -
Experimental Investigation on Engineering Properties of Concrete Incorporating Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement and Rice Husk Ash
(2018-06-11)Waste generation from agricultural and construction industries is growing at an upsetting rate that causes a heavy burden on landfill facilities. On the other hand, the construction industry is exhausting natural resources ... -
Experimental Evaluation on Light Transmittance Performance of Translucent Concrete
(International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 2018)Translucent concrete is a new energy-saving building material that permits transmission of light into indoor environment because of the embedded optical fibers with application as architectural wall and structural façade ... -
Evaluation of Characteristics of Concrete Mixed with Bamboo Leaf Ash
(The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal, 2019-04-11)Background: Concrete production around the globe is in billions of tons. Consequently, million metric tons of carbon dioxide are produced annually due to the cement consumption and production which, in turn, cause ... -
Implications of Social Networking Sites on University Student’s Academic Performance
(2017-07-24)The study sought to examine fourth year’s university student’s views and opinions on the implications of Social Networking Sites on academic performance, with specific interest being Kisii University. The increased use ... -
A Comparative Study of Media Content in Print and online ‘Daily Nation’ Newspaper in Kenya
(Pyrex Journal of Educational Research and Reviews, 2017-10)This study attempts to establish the extent to which presentation of content in the print newspaper compares with that of the online version in daily nation in Kenya. In this paper a content analysis was done on the ... -
Socioeconomic Determinants Of Maternal Healthcare-Seeking Behaviour In The Informal Settlements Of Nairobi, Kenya: The Case Of Korogocho Slums, Nairobi
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 2017)Maternal morbidity is a grave global concern because of its devastating effects on the life of a woman and society at large. Millions of women experience maternal morbidity every year, yet most cases of maternal morbidity ... -
Patterns Of Utilization Of Uwezo Fund In Rongo Sub-County, Migori County, Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 2018)Uwezo Fund has been provided to youths in Kenya to enhance self-employment among them. However, utilization of such fund remains a challenge. This study sought to assess the patterns of utilization of Uwezo Fund among youths ... -
Response of Males of Maruca vitrata Fabricius(Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) to Synthetic Lures in Mauritius
(University of Mauritius research journal, 2009)Maruca vitrata Fabricius (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) is a key pest of bean in Mauritius. Their larvae feed within flowers and pods and are thus well protected from insecticidal sprays. To achieve effective control, ... -
Patterns Of Utilization Of Maternal Healthcare Services In Korogocho Slums, Nairobi, Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 2017)Maternal mortality is a grave concern in Africa. In 2015, sub-Saharan Africa alone accounted for approximately 66% of all maternal deaths worldwide. Studies have however established that maternal mortality can be prevented ... -
Shifts in the food of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.) in Lake Victoria, Kenya
(African Journal of Ecology, 2004)Studies of the food of introduced Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.) with respect to size, habitat and season were conducted between November 1998 and October 2000 in Kenyan waters of Lake Victoria. Stomach contents ... -
Parental Involvement In Teenage Pregnancy Prevention: A Study Of Nyatike Sub-County, Migori County- Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 2018)Teenage pregnancy is a global public health problem with medical, psychological, social and demographic implications most of which negatively affect the future of teenage girls. In view of this, teenage pregnancy has ... -
Soil organic carbon content under different land uses in the mt. elgon ecosystem, Kenya
(Research gate, 2011-10)This study compared total soil organic carbon in soils from a mature primary undisturbed 30- year old forest with that from 5-year old secondary forest plantation and 20-year old coffee plantation in Cheptais forest of ... -
Some aspects of the biology and life-history strategies of Oreochromis variabilis (Boulenger 1906) in the Lake Victoria Basin
(Blackwell Publishing Asia Pty Ltd, 2012)Oreochromis variabilis (Boulenger), a fish species endemic to Lake Victoria, was abundant, forming an important component of the indigenous fisheries stocks before and up to the late-1950s. Catches declined drastically ... -
Soybean (glycine max) complementation and the zinc status of HIV and aids affected children in suba district, Kenya
(Ajfand online, 2010-03)The HIV and AIDS pandemic continues to ravage families and communities throughout the world particularly Sub-Saharan Africa. The scourge is associated with malnutrition specifically underweight, stunting and wasting among ...